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Sino Techfibre answers SGX’s queries

Sino Techfibre answers SGX’s queries

One of the questioned figures was the 300% increase in other liabilities.

Singapore economy seen to expand by 8.5%

It translates to a 1.1% YoY growth, but down from 3.6% in 4Q11 - so is the economy really heading up or down?

The Big Squeeze: 34% of Singaporeans willing to cut luxury spending

Watches & jewellery, fashion & accessories and cars top their austerity list.

Office property market sees rent correction by up to 8.8%

The average monthly gross rents for Grade A office space recorded a steeper fall of 5% in 1Q12.

6% of employers won't hire in 2Q12

Good thing 42% of respondents still expect to grow headcount - now that's a relief.

Business confidence in Singapore is waning

A survey revealed that there is uncertainty in the macro level - will Singapore's confidence in business prospects drop even more?

Care for a Coach, anyone?

Singapore is set to be home to more international luxury labels escaping crisis-struck Europe with 2 million sq ft of retail space in the pipeline.

Residential property continues to enjoy robust sale

And two more projects will be marketed in the next two weeks.

Neptune Orient Lines sinks even deeper

Unfavourable market conditions causes the company to pullout perpetual securities, which direction will it now take?

Turbulence up ahead for Tiger Airways?

Tiger Airways' seat capacity fell by 20% and improvements are still far off in the horizon.

Private education institutions now bound by stricter advertising code

Use of superlatives like "No.1" and "100% student satisfaction" need to be substantiated, among other new rules.

StarHub partners with Nokia Siemens for 4G and GSM modernisation

The first phase of the LTE is expected to go live by the end of 2012.

AsiaPac transaction volumes reached US$98 billion in 2011

It was the second strongest year for Asia Pacific, and that's just for commercial property alone.

MAS "very concerned" over inflation

Inflation rate has been more persistent but MAS is yet to set a formal target for inflation.

Chart of the Day: Pressure exerted on price of SMX Copper Futures

China, the largest buyer of copper, has investors worried.

Singapore non-executive directors second best-paid in ASEAN

Hay Group's report shows ASEAN banks lead the way in non-executive remuneration.

How will Sky Habitat and Katong Regency fare at launch?

Both residential projects should do relatively well due to their MRT proximity and investment appeal, says DBS.